Locality Social Worker - Cardiff Council

Locality - Social Worker

Pay rate in line with the All Wales Pledge - £38.43 Umbrella

City of Cardiff Council 

''Cardiff City Council is seeking experienced Qualified Social Workers with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience to join our supportive and passionate teams. Opportunities are available across CASP, Child Protection (CP), Pre-Proceedings (PLO), Court, as well as Intake and Locality (long-term) services.

You will work with children and families whose names are on the Child Protection Register, and those involved in PLO and court proceedings, making a meaningful impact on their safety and wellbeing. All applicants must be Social Care Wales registered.

Our teams benefit from experienced leadership, including long-standing Team Managers and Principal Social Workers, as well as a collaborative environment with varied levels of expertise. We offer monthly supervision, ongoing training, and a flexible hybrid working model, while maintaining a strong team culture for those who enjoy office-based support.

Working within the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and Wales Safeguarding Procedures, you will adopt a child-centred, partnership approach to empower families and achieve positive outcomes.''

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market
• Your local agency based in Cardiff
• Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose!
• Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)
• Twice weekly payroll
• Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Birthday gifts 🎂* (after 1 year in service)
• Wellbeing sessions

To apply for this role, you will need to hold -

• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
• 3 Years of referencing
• Driving license with access to a car

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.